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Updated August 2023
With plenty of tourist attractions and hotels within a stone’s throw of one another, many consider travelling to Abu Dhabi from Dubai as the next logical step on their UAE excursion.
Here is everything you need to know about travelling from Dubai to Abu Dhabi right now.
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Cheap flights from Dubai to Abu Dhabi
There are a few airlines that offer both direct and connecting flights from Dubai to Sharjah.
Cheap Flights From Dubai to Abu Dhabi
*The prices are accurate at the time of writing.
Gulf Air
Bahrain’s national airline Gulf Air also operates connecting flights from Dubai to Abu Dhabi, with a layover at the Bahrain International Airport. Note that both tickets have to be booked separately.
From Dubai to Abu Dhabi
Departure: 7:10 PM from Dubai International Airport (DXB)
Travel time: 1 hr 20 min
Arrival: 8:40 PM at Bahrain International Airport (BAI)
From Bahrain to Abu Dhabi
Departure: 8:40 PM from Bahrain International Airport (BAI)
Travel time: 1 hr 15 min
Arrival: 10:55 PM at Abu Dhabi International Airport (AUH)
Ticket price starts at AED 1,717
Total travel time: 3 hours 45 minutes
Dubai to Abu Dhabi International Airport
If you take a flight to Abu Dhabi, you can take an express shuttle bus from Ibn Battuta Mall in Dubai to Abu Dhabi International Airport (AUH). The bus runs to and from Dubai every day, around the clock and the buses depart from the airport and bus station in Dubai, every hour. All you have to do is present a copy of your flight ticket and pay AED 35 for the ticket to board the bus.
Furthermore, if you fly with the renowned international airlines, Emirates and Etihad, you are entitled to free shuttle buses between Dubai Airport and Abu Dhabi Airport.
Dubai to Abu Dhabi by taxi
Booking a taxi from Dubai to Abu Dhabi offers a faster commute, usually around 1 hour and 50 minutes depending on traffic. Taxis can be hailed on the street or booked through an app.
Moreover, if you want a more comfortable ride, Dubai airport taxis are well-maintained and comfortable but with higher rates. RTA Airport Taxis from Dubai International Airport have a base fare of AED 25 and charge AED 2.19 per km.
A standard trip from Downtown Dubai costs between AED 250 and AED 300 one way, with additional charges for distance. Using ride-hailing apps like Careem can cost around AED 380 – AED 622.
Dubai to Abu Dhabi by bus
The Dubai to Abu Dhabi bus is cost-effective and takes around 2 hours and 20 minutes. The E100 bus departs from Al Ghubaiba bus station in Dubai and arrives at Abu Dhabi Central bus station, with multiple departure times. NOL tickets can be purchased before boarding and it allows you to purchase a one-way ticket from Dubai to Abu Dhabi for AED 25.
If you’re in Dubai Marina, Palm Jumeirah, JBR, or JLT, the E101 and E102 buses departing from Ibn Battuta Mall are recommended for you to take. Downtown Dubai or Old Dubai residents can easily catch the air-conditioned E100 bus at Al Ghubaiba Bus Station in Bur Dubai.
Moreover, the mall also has a taxi stand and metro station for further transportation.
Dubai to Abu Dhabi bus timings
The E101 bus’s first service is Monday to Friday is 4.30am, while the last is at 12.30am. On Saturdays and Sundays, the first service is at 12:00 am. while the last is at 11:00 pm. Furthermore, the buses depart every 20 minutes.
The E102 bus’s first service Monday to Friday is 1am while the last is 11pm. On Saturdays and Sundays, the first service is at 1:00 am and the last is at 11:20 pm.
